Aligning employee learning with organizational strategy
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
SHRM Blog
Publication Date
3-10-2020
Abstract
Few chief learning officers (CLOs) disagree they have a mandate to ensure that learning initiatives align with organizational strategy. A great deal of research exists about how to align the two. However, what does it look like for employees to connect their learning and development with an actual organization’s strategy?
The term “line of sight” refers to how well an employee can see and understand the connection between their work and organizational strategy. If employees can see a connection between their daily work and strategy, they can better make decisions about the direction of their individual work and learning. In particular, it helps employees know where to put their energy when competing priorities exist. Frankly, strategy doesn’t matter if it doesn’t filter down to employees to affect their daily work.
A recent project serves as a case study in facilitating the connection between employee learning and organizational strategy.
Recommended Citation
Githens, R. P.
(2020).
Aligning employee learning with organizational strategy.
SHRM Blog, ,
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/ed-facarticles/128
